Summer Solstice is one of the most ancient of human festivals. Each year, it occurs on or around June 21 — the midway point in the year when sun is highest in the sky and the days are longer than the nights. In ancient times, people all over the northern hemisphere would celebrate this time with bonfires, games, and feasting. Here at Sparkle, we really enjoy honoring the change of seasons and encourage your family to do the same. We have a whole list of activities, crafts, recipes, and stories to help your family make the solstice a special time too....

In this week's Martin & Sylvia's Nature School story, “Impressions,” Sylvia and her friend, Sofia, make a powerful connection between fallen leaves that make a physical impression in the ice, and important leaders who have made impressions on the world, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malala Yousafzai....